October 2023 – Page 2 – Thesilverpetticoatreview

Anne and Catherine Through the Ages: A Bicentennial Celebration of Jane Austen’s Persuasion and Northanger Abbey

Six months after Jane Austen passed away, the first book ever to list her as the author was published. This book was a four-volume collection containing "Persuasion" and "Northanger Abbey,"…

thesilverpetticoatreview October 22, 2023

books

In-Depth Analysis: The Spellspinners of Melas County – Trilogy Review (Books 1-3)

Synopsis A century has passed since the witch and warlock covens, once soulmates, became bitter enemies along the California coast. Teenage members of these covens meet at the Solstice Stones,…

thesilverpetticoatreview October 20, 2023

books

A Riveting Tale of an Irish Immigrant and the Steel Magnate: A Review of Carnegie’s Maid

Official Synopsis of Carnegie’s Maid: Clara Kelley is not who she pretends to be. She's not the skilled Irish maid hired to work for one of Pittsburgh's wealthiest families. Instead,…

thesilverpetticoatreview October 19, 2023

books

Vanity Fair (2018) – Experience the Pinnacle of Adaptation Excellence

Vanity Fair is often considered the pinnacle of British author William Makepeace Thackeray's career. In this novel, he crafted one of literature’s most memorable anti-heroines, Becky Sharp. The title alludes…

thesilverpetticoatreview October 16, 2023

movies-tv

Miss Scarlet And The Duke Season 2 (And 3): Our Comprehensive Rundown of Current Insights

I love a good period mystery, but Miss Scarlet and the Duke really captivated me because of the sizzling chemistry between Eliza Scarlet and Inspector William 'Duke' Wellington. The writers…

thesilverpetticoatreview October 15, 2023

romantic-living

Relishing The Wisdom Of The Wizard Of Oz: Timeless Life Lessons 80 Years On

As a kid, watching The Wizard of Oz on TV was always a big deal at our house. It was the one night we got to stay up late. I’d…

thesilverpetticoatreview October 15, 2023

romance

Engaging Conversation Starters for “The Blue Castle” – A Silver Petticoat Book Club Companion

For August 2020, The Silver Petticoat Book Club, chosen by Amber and Autumn, selected the classic romance novel, "The Blue Castle" by L.M. Montgomery. ABOUT THE BLUE CASTLE "The Blue…

thesilverpetticoatreview October 14, 2023

books

The Winter People: A Spellbinding Tale

The Winter People Overview Title: The Winter People Author: Rebekah L. Purdy Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal Romance, Fantasy Summary: Salome Montgomery is terrified of winter—the cold, snow, and ice, but…

thesilverpetticoatreview October 14, 2023

books

I’m Delighted I Took the Plunge – A Melodic Journey Through Historical Crime

I’m Glad I Did Review Cynthia Weil, a Grammy winner and Oscar-nominated songwriter, brings us a captivating coming-of-age story about a 16-year-old aspiring songwriter. Set in the summer of 1963,…

thesilverpetticoatreview October 13, 2023

books

Dragonwyck (1944) By Anya Seton: A Gothic Delight

Book Review: Dragonwyck (1944) by Anya Seton Anya Seton’s "Dragonwyck" is often likened to "Jane Eyre" with its dark, Gothic charm, featuring a haunted mansion, a mysterious and beautiful lord,…

thesilverpetticoatreview October 13, 2023